Sioux Falls, SD--Do omega-6 fatty acids fuel disease-causing inflammation or are they just as important as omega-3s in reducing risk of disease? Two new studies aim to help end that debate, according to a press release issued by OmegaQuant. The studies compared risk for developing a disease over time as...
London, UK-- At the Natural & Organic Products Europe conference in London, which took place April 7-8, OmegaQuant Analytics and Wiley's Finest shared a booth that educated attendees on sustainable sourced omega-3 fish oil and Omega-3 Index tests. OmegaQuant Analytics's Omega-3 Index test measures the amount of EPA and DHA in blood.
Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed here are those of the author(s) and contributor(s) and do not necessarily reflect those of the publisher and editors of WholeFoods Magazine. When Organic & Natural Health Association initiated its omega-3 nutrient field trial two years ago, in collaboration with our research partner GrassrootsHealth, our primary...
Sioux Falls, SD—OmegaQuant Analytics announced that it has launched a Prenatal DHA Test designed to help expecting moms monitor their omega-3 DHA level. The company pointed out in a press release that around 10% of babies are born too early each year, and that new research suggests that a nutrient...
Washington, D.C.--Organic & Natural Health announced the results and future goals of its "Nutrient Power" campaign and nutrient field study at the organization’s 4th annual national conference, held January 22-23, at the Pink Shell Beach Resort & Spa in Fort Myers, Florida. The Nutrient Power campaign is designed to increase consumer...
Sioux Falls, SD—A new study published in Prostaglandins, Leukotrienes, and Essential Fatty Acids found that people need to both eat more fish and take an omega-3 supplement to reach a cardioprotective Omega-3 Index (O3I) level of 8% or higher, according to a press release from OmegaQuant. Lead researcher Kristina...
Researchers at the University of Illinois at Chicago found that adding a lysophospholipid form of EPA to the diet can increase levels of EPA in the brains of mice 100-fold, according to a report in Science Daily. Omega-3 fatty acids DHA and EPA have anti-inflammatory effects, and have been shown to...
Rolvsoy, Norway—Pharmatech AS has achieved Friend of the Sea certification for the marine raw materials used in its liquid, powder, and softgelatin formulations, according to a press release. Friend of the Sea standard certifies that fish oil originates only from fisheries compliant with Friend of the Sea sustainable fishing requirements,...
Sioux Falls, SD—A study published in Circulation showed that fish oil did not increase perioperative bleeding in surgery patients, according to a press release from Omega Quant. The analysis was conducted through the Omega-3 Fatty Acids for the Prevention of Post-Operative Atrial Fibrillation study. Not only did it find that...
An updated review of clinical trials regarding omega-3 intake and premature birth has found that supplementation with omega-3 long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acids during pregnancy can reduce the risk of having a preterm baby. The review looked at randomized controlled trials comparing omega-3 fatty acids during pregnancy with placebo or no...
